Category: Gear and Clothing

Dressing for success in survival situations depends on a lot of things that may be out of your control – things you should be prepared for. Your style of pants can be a fundamental part of surviving the what most don’t expect to happen. In this article I review the…

Reliable survival gear is not about preparing for a cinematic apocalypse but rather about managing real-world risks like wildfire smoke, industrial accidents, or urban chemical spills. by Ethan Caldwell Think Camp Fire at Paradise Valley, California 2018. The Camp Fire caused 85 fatalities, displaced more than 50,000 people and destroyed over…

The correct tactical pants can be a critical part of your survival gear. If you’re thinking about investing in a pair, the 5.11 Taclite Pro Pant may be worth considering.

You don’t have any wilderness experience, but you want some. So what do you take along to make sure you get back? Start your survival kit with the Ten Essentials

by Leon Pantenburg An emergency whistle should be part of your survival gear. Here is what you need to look for. Flashback: The Titanic, 1997, Best Picture, Academy Awards.  The ship has gone down, and Kate Winslet is floating on a door in the freezing water. Leonardo DiCaprio has died…

Looking for a way to cut backpack weight? Or a practical stove for an emergency kit? A biomass stove might be what you need, and here is one worth considering.

Don’t be left in the dark during a power outage! Here are some suggestions to keep your home well lighted.

Durable, working person footwear – these are what Jim Green Moc Toe boots are. The full-grain, ankle-high boots are designed to be your go-to work footwear.

It’s no secret to  Survival Common Sense readers – going out into the wild sparks a feeling of freedom like no other. Spectacular peaks, pristine forests, and endless vistas make you rethink all the usual distractions of city life. But every outdoor enthusiast knows this freedom and isolation comes with…

Staying hydrated is not an option. This water filter can purify “rain runoff, springs, lakes, ponds, rivers, swimming pools, swamp water, soda, coffee, sweat, and even urine!”